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FACEBOOK TWITTER LINKEDIN STUMBLEUPON REDDIT Source: Dodge Source: Dodge Do you have $30,000 (but no more) dog-eared for your next vehicle and are looking for something thats as fun as it is affordable? Not too long ago, your options would have been pretty limited. Not anymore, though automakers have recognized that theres a real demand for affordable cars that wont sacrifice power, performance or speed for affordability.
We recently wrote about some of the fastest cars under $20,000 and $25,000, but when you allow for an extra $5,000, the menu gets even more interesting. More and more automakers are catering to young buyers who want an affordable vehicle thats cheap to maintain and own but doesnt necessarily give up its fun factor. Cars like the Volkswagen GTI and Chevrolet Camaro have long been bargain nameplates that dont sacrifice one for the other, and while the base models start in the mid-20s, things start really to heat up around the $30,000 mark.
We checked out speediest cars under the $30,000 threshold that offer the most fun (and speed) in their segment, and found 10 models that really stand out.
1. Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 2. Chevrolet Camaro 1LT
the rest and details on each at link.
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My 1975 Porsche 911S was $12,500.
You need a little reserve when you are driving on highways with speed limits of 85. Since folks used to drive 65 to 70 in a 55 zone, the same percentages are going to get you close to 100.
Now, 80 or 85 on an interstate is effortless. If you want to stay alert, cruise down a narrow two lane blacktop in west Texas were the speed limit is 75 and the road may make a 90 degree turn at a section line.
You can drive a car on track days on race tracks. You would not want to pay the price to do that for a car like a AMC Pacer.
That was a ton of money back then. I paid cash for my 86 Mustang as I was doing well selling pay telephones. Remember them?
I did not live in Colorado until 1998. I had a 1986 Porsche Turbo, but did not know of this racing group.
I remember in 1958 or so we drove by a Ford dealer who had a big sign painted on the showroom window. Brand new Ford for $1750.
We stopped and checked it out and they really did have one for that price. It was absolutely bare bones but I think they would have bought it if it only had a heater which it didn’t.
A hundred is fast enough for most of us...We just want to get there in 3.2 seconds...
Had a 2014 C7 Corvette Z51 Stingray Coupe.
Loved the Car but at 6’3” / 240 it wasn’t as comfortable as I would have liked. Had it for a Year and sold it.
Most expensive Car I ever bought. I could never get past the fact that I bought a Car that cost twice as much as my first House. LOL
Now I’m driving a very roomy 2015 Dodge Challenger with “TRUMP 45” Vanity Plates. Haven’t been keyed yet...
>>>>My orders were if the house caught fire was to save the Vette.<<<<
Well, I certainly hope so. #;^)
Because just KNOWING my Corvette could do 185 was enough.
The ultimate Vanishing Point fantasy.
LOL
It looks like it could get a speeding ticket just parked there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ0IhkGSXN0
Ping for later reading enjoyment. Speaking of which, I luv my Pontiac solstice coupe. Fun car. :)
What year is the E? It looks like a Type 1. I got to drive a ‘63 a few years back. Great cars.
That’s how we buy our luxury cars. Buy them about a year or 1 1/2 old with low mileage. We get great deals that way. We have a Jag and a Mercedes we bought like that. Paid right at half what they were new.
You haven’t pulled the trigger yet? Good lord man!
Mine is a 67 also.
The F-Type is sweet.
Mine is a 67 Series I. Last year with covered headlights and triple SU carbs.
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